Shaker Cards, Tags and Ornaments

 Hello my friend,

Christmas is coming sooner than I would like.

I don't know where the time goes.

I've been shopping and decorating-

Going to parties!

One of my favorite parts of the season is

WRAPPING GIFTS!

I wanted to make some unique tags this year.

This is a photo copy of one of my own Shiny Brite boxes.

I printed out some labels and

cut out the center to create a window.

I save scraps of cellophane packaging.

You can use envelopes, cracker and cookie bags.

I found a piece to cover the window.

It was trimmed and glued to the back side.

I like to used Fabric Tac.

I found these sequins at the Dollar Tree !

Just $1.25 each.

The are a beautiful assortment of colors.

You can make your mix of colors as you go-

I did a little at a time.

Mixed in a small bowl -

Leave one side open to fill- then glue closed.

For this box lid I added a small piece of tinsel garland

behind the cellophane.

I glued an old photo inside.

The boy has on a winter hat and coat.

These photos are from an old friend who passed away.

I helped her clean her home when she moved to assisted living.

Her family did not want them, I didn't have the heart to

toss them.

On the back of the photo -

1st xmas 1938

I used a silver

 chenille stem behind the cellophane window,

to create a mini sparkling tinsel icicle package.

To create a tag I add an eyelet and ribbon.

I used Distress ink along some of the edges.

The box of cookies had such adorable graphics....

I held on to it until I got inspired!

I used small scissors to cut out the mini Gingerbread Babies,

I just knew they would look good in the window

along with some small seed beads.

I cut this one below a bit shorter and filled it with sequins.

I also wanted to make a see-through window.

I used a poly bag used for postcards.

The window was cut and than a pattern cut for the back.

It made a nice ornament for the tree.

These can be tucked in a card or package.

The tags with the sequins are fun to shake!

I just couldn't stop- I was having so much fun!

So I'll be using these for Christmas gift tags this year.

I will probably tuck a few inside Christmas cards.

They are just the right to make a pocket for a gift card.

Thanks for the visit!!!

xo Lisa S

I even made a couple of Birthday cards!

Paperback Book Turned into Christmas Decor

  Hi there !

My library has paperback books for 10 cents.

I thought it would be fun to  make a folded ornament shape.

Remove the books cover.

I didn't do any counting of pages. I folded 3 top to bottom, then 3

bottom to top.

          

You may like the shape at this point.

I went back and did a second fold every 3 top to bottom.

I had a wood scrap and an eye screw...put together it made a ornament

hanger.

This picture shows my mistake- an extra fold was necessary

but I don't think it will be noticeable.

To cover the base, I added some some beads to a button

then glued it in place.

You know I'm not crazy about glitter but I went ahead

and added it to some of the edges with white glue.

This one is glitter mess.

Thank you for stopping by !

It is always great to hear from you.

xo Lisa S

Cranberry Walnut Bars

     Hello my friend !

Here is a simple and delicious dessert. 

Cranberry Walnut Bars

2 eggs,  beaten

1/3 cup melted butter

1 cup flour

3/4  cup sugar

1- 1/4 cup fresh or frozen cranberries

 ( no need to thaw )

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

Butter a round cake pan or 8" x 8"  square

Bake @350 degrees for 40-45 min.

Icing

1/2 cup powdered sugar

1Tbsp. lemon juice

Serve cake warm or cold

When cake cools a bit drizzle with icing

Directions:

To start melt butter

Add eggs to butter and beat.

Add sugar and flour, mix

Add chopped nuts and cranberries

Batter will be very thick,

spoon into baking pan

Bake@350 for 40-45 min.

Cool and cut into wedges or bars.

                                                                   Serves about 12 slices

Make the icing

Add lemon juice a little at a time.

If it's too thick add more juice, too thin add more sugar !

Drizzle on each slice before serving.

I give big pieces !

So good!

I hope you like this recipe-

Other options:

You could add some orange zest or white

chocolate chips to your bars.

Thank you for visiting!

xo Lisa S